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Michigan Kansas City Art Institute Michigan State Kendall College Ringling College of Art and Design UM-Dearborn SCAD| College for Creative Studies | Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCS | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,517 | 35 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCS | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,030 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,030 | $9,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,850 | $8,655 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,906 | $19,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,307 | $5,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
CCS | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,622 | 6 | ||
| Admitted | 798 | 2 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.2% | 33.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 50%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
CCS | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCS | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $293 |
Diversity |
CCS | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
CCS | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CCS | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College for Creative Studies is larger than than Shorter-CAPP based on total student enrollment (1,517 students vs. 35 students)
CCS vs. Shorter-CAPP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCS or Shorter-CAPP?
- College for Creative Studies is 413.1% more expensive to attend than Shorter-CAPP for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 413.1% higher at CCS than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($48,030.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs than CCS ($19,526 vs. $34,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs are 2.3% lower than costs at College for Creative Studies ($8,655 vs. $8,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs than College for Creative Studies (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College for Creative Studies students is 375.8% larger than aid received Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($24,307 vs. $5,109)
CCS vs. Shorter-CAPP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCS or Shorter-CAPP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter-CAPP or CCS .
- CCS has a higher acceptance rate (49.2%) than Shorter-CAPP (33.3%)
CCS vs. Shorter-CAPP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCS or Shorter-CAPP? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Shorter-CAPP and CCS.
- The graduation rate at CCS is higher than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs (57% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs earn on average $3,200 more per year than CCS graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $46,100)
- College for Creative Studies students graduate with a $1,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter-CAPP graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,418)
- CCS graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter-CAPP graduates. ($279 vs. $293)
- More CCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter-CAPP students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/